During 39. Duisburger Kolloquium Schiffstechnik / Meerestechnik in Duisburg on 7-8 June 2018 NOVIMAR partner DST presented their initial model tests and the general vessel train concept. The two day colloquium was attended by a regional audience of maritime institutes, policy makers and the scientific community. DST will also author an article in the upcoming proceedings of the colloquium.